Shropshire Council

Cross Houses – speed limits

  • Period: 09 March 2023 - 30 March 2023
  • Status: Closed
  • Audiences: Everyone
  • Topics: Traffic management
  • Type: Public

Title of scheme

Cross Houses – speed limits

Description

The purpose of the proposed changes to the 30mph and 40mph speed limits in Cross Houses is to restrict vehicle speeds to a level that is appropriate to the environment of the village in the interests of safety for all road users, and improved quality of life for local residents.

Locations

Various roads in Cross Houses

Consultation begins

9 March 2023

Consultation ends

30 March 2023

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM) (NO. 2) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2006 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to make the following changes to the speed limits in Cross Houses:

30mph speed limit

That length of the unclassified road between Atcham and Cross Houses from a point 25 metres north of its junction with the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road for a distance of 184 metres in a northerly direction.

That length of the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road from a point 260 metres southeast of its junction with Brompton Lane for a distance of 55 metres in a southeasterly direction.

That length of Brompton Lane from its junction with the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road for a distance of 223 metres in a generally easterly direction.

That length of the unclassified road to Berrington from its junction with the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth road for a distance of 57 metres in a generally southwesterly direction.

The whole length of Lower Cross, Noel Hill Road.

40mph speed limit

That length of the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road from a point 79 metres northwest of its junction with the unclassified road to Berrington for a distance of 242 metres in a northwesterly direction.

That length of the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road from a point 315 metres southeast of its junction with Brompton Lane for a distance of 294 metres in a southeasterly direction.

30mph (street-lit roads)

That length of the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road from a point 79 metres northwest of its junction with the unclassified road to Berrington to a point 260 metres southeast of the junction with Brompton Lane.

That length of the unclassified road between Atcham and Cross Houses from its junction with the A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road for a distance of 25 metres in a northerly direction.

The whole lengths of Brazier Way, Ridout Road, High Cross Avenue, Holcroft Way, Tudor Close, Wrekin Court and The Chestnuts.

These new speed limits will replace the existing limits at the above locations.

Full details of these proposals can be viewed at Bayston Hill Library, Castle Gates, Lythwood Road, Bayston Hill. Alternatively, you can request copies by:

  • Emailing: traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk
  • Writing to: Traffic Engineering Team, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND
  • Calling 0345 678 9006

9 March 2023

Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published online in connection with the processing of the (proposed) order and/or any inquiry. Information won't be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous, which may affect their weight in the decision making process. Any details published online will exclude individuals email addresses and phone numbers.)

Documents

If you wish to make representations about the traffic calming measures, or raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about the speed limit proposals, please send us an e-mail or letter by 30 March 2023. You can also call us for more information...

  • Emailing: traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk
  • Writing to: Traffic Engineering Team, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND
  • Calling 0345 678 9006

Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections can't be accepted over the phone.

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